Current Affairs February 2026

Rs 50,000 crore of tax devolution

Assam will receive nearly Rs 50,000 crore of tax devolution

Assam will receive nearly Rs 50,000 crore as part of its share of tax devolution in the 2026-27 fiscal, an official release from the Union Ministry of Finance said. Overall central transfers to Assam have increased substantially under successive Union Budgets. For FY 2026–27, ₹49,725 crore has been budgeted towards tax devolution, while ₹29,548 crore has […]

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Pragya-AIX Launched by ONGC : 26+ AI Apps Unified to Boost Oil & Gas Output

Pragya-AIX, its groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Exchange has been launched by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s leading energy explorer and producer.This marks a significant leap in digital transformation for the national oil company, integrating over 26 intelligent applications into a single, unified digital platform. The initiative moves AI from theoretical pilots to a practical, working

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Spain Becomes First European Country to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Spain Becomes First European Country to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Spain has just made headlines by announcing a nationwide ban on social media access for kids under 16, marking it as the first country in Europe to take such a bold step and the second in the world after Australia. This significant decision was revealed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his speech at

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Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi, India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform

Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi, India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, officially launched Bharat Taxi on February 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. This marks a significant milestone in bolstering the cooperative sector and fostering inclusive, citizen-focused mobility solutions across India. The initiative is in line with the Government of India’s vision of “Sahkar se

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India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR Begins in Assam

India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR Begins in Assam

Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, known as KHANJAR, kicked off on February 4, 2026, in Missamari, which is situated in the Sonitpur district of Assam. This exercise is set to run for 14 days, wrapping up on February 17, 2026. Each year, this military training event gathers elite special forces from both India and Kyrgyzstan,

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Indian Railways Launches First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train in Ahmedabad

Indian Railways Launches First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train in Ahmedabad

Indian Railways has hit a significant milestone by rolling out the country’s very first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train. This exciting development has been launched at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, representing a major step towards more sustainable and eco-friendly rail operations. This initiative aligns perfectly with Indian Railways’ mission to cut down on pollution, lower fuel expenses,

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India-China Trade Surges to Historic USD 155 Billion Amid Diplomatic Recalibration

India-China Trade Surges to Historic USD 155 Billion Amid Diplomatic Recalibration

In 2025, the two most populous nations in the world and the largest economies in Asia hit a remarkable trade milestone, marking a significant turning point in their intricate bilateral relationship. India and China achieved a staggering USD 155.6 billion in bilateral trade, the highest volume ever recorded between them. This achievement highlights the strong

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Elon Musk Becomes the First Person With $800 Billion Wealth

Elon Musk Becomes the First Person With $800 Billion Wealth

In February 2026, Elon Musk hit a remarkable milestone by becoming the first person on Earth to amass a net worth of over USD 800 billion. This incredible feat not only reshuffled the global wealth rankings but also highlighted the immense financial influence that a single entrepreneur can wield in today’s world. The dramatic rise

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World Government Summit 2026

World Government Summit 2026

The World Government Summit 2026 kicked off in Dubai with the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” drawing an impressive crowd of global leaders, policymakers, business executives, and experts in public policy. This pivotal event serves as one of the most important platforms for discussing how innovation, sustainability, and technology are transforming public policy and governance around

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DRDO Successfully Demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Technology

DRDO Successfully Demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Technology

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) made a significant leap forward by successfully demonstrating Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, from the picturesque Chaandipur coast in Odisha. This remarkable achievement positions India among a select group of nations that have access to this state-of-the-art propulsion technology. With SFDR, the Indian

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